It was too short!!

We're back..... with a FEW complications and MANY great memories.

First, lets start with the flight home and go from there. We had an early flight to Chicago and had about a 2 1/2 hr wait for the flight to Bloomington. HOWEVER, there were some storms that passed through that delayed our flight. We're supposed to leave at 3:50 but didn't until 5:30. It was a long wait and we almost missed it! They told us that the plane wouldn't be there til 6 and then they changed the gate. I wanted to waste some time so we walked around. Derek kept saying we should check but it was only 5:15 so I said no. Then we sat near but not in the gate area and started playing a game (name that person from Il that we both HAVE to know. kinda like 20 questions but who wants to keep track? quite fun actually) Thats besides the point, on with the story. While we were playing, I heard the announcer girl say something about Bloomington flight but didn't know what. D got up to investigate. Our gate had been changed AGAIN and it was the FINAL boarding call! AHH!!! You know when you see those people rushing to get to there gate? Yeah, that was us! But we made it!

We arrived to BMI, called Anne and she said she was almost there. We turned the corner and there she was! With Ali, Nick, and Libby, oh and of course, Caroline! We ended up going to Ali and Nick's, and had Monical's pizza (which we miss!) There was also a small issue with D's suit but in the end, everything worked out. We were able to see so many friends and family this weekend. 2 very pregnant friends that did NOT help my baby craze!!! So cute!! The wedding was great and got to see even more people! It was a busy weekend but we were glad for it!

Flash to Monday, time to leave. We head to the airport about 4, start to check in and the lady says, you do know your flight's been cancelled? What? NO, we did NOT know that! Yes, we called xxxxxx and left a message at noon. What? Noon? Oh thats not our number. We booked our tickets thru our credit card, they called them. It was cancelled to due more storms in Chicago so we debated about driving there. In the end we felt that we would be too pressed for time. As it turns out, the San Jose flight was cancelled! Yay! We got one more night here AND we don't have to feel guilty for it! (Thankfully, I didn't have to work but Derek did but he got it cleared) So now Tuesday, time to leave. We check in fine, get to Chicago, and decide to have dinner at Chili's. Let's waste more time. We don't have to leave til 8:40 and we got to Chi at 6, we got out of Chili's at 7:15. Not bad. We walk to the gate, settle in for a wait. After a while, Derek gets up to get a drink and notices that the flight has been delayed til 9:05. Ok, fine. (I do have to work on Wed, calculating how late we'll get back, how much sleep....) We don't end up boarding til 9:30. Everybody gets seated, start up the plane, pull away from the walkway, stop, wait, wait, wait, captain comes on and says there's problem with an engine. It's too hot and they need shut it down, cool it off, and start it again. It doesn't work. We have to DEBOARD and wait for another plane! We didn't end up leaving Chicago til 11:30!!! We were/ still are so tired!

But you know what? It was not fun and I did complain but I'm really happy we got to go home in the first place.

Weekend Getaway

Yes that right, Derek and I are taking a short weekend getaway to.......Illinois!! Yay! It's a short trip just Thurs to Monday. Derek's in his friend Seth's wedding, so we're coming back. We're very excited even though it's so short and we're happy that we're able to make it. We can't wait to see all our family and friends. We're pushing everyone into 4 days but we're pumped! However, we're not so excited for the 6:45 am flight tommorow and the over 2 hr layover in Chicago (we're then flying to B-town) but what are you gonna do? :) Hope to see you this weekend!

A Post of Pictures

So cute!

I had to capture her crying!

What a sweet family!

I LOVE this picture! It's like she has something to say.
Check out the drool. This is our desk top image.

Yeah, there's like 10 different pics of us making faces. We're pretty entertaining, at least to ourselves.
Seriously, when do I get one?!?

It went to FAST!!

The Wettsteins are gone......tear. It was a GREAT week and went by entirely too fast. We did lots of things and D and I felt that we also had our own mini vaca. We went to Napa, yes we had a baby in the wineries. But she was good so it didn't matter. We went to the San Fran Zoo which was SO COLD! It was like 55 degrees and cloudy. Anne and Bob ended up buying a fleece zippy and hat for Caroline. Nothing like winter weather in July! We went shopping at an outlet mall in Gilroy the garlic capital of the world. No joke, it smells like it too. We went to church, swam in our pool, got yummi yogurt, and I took a MILLION pictures (not really but alot). So yeah, it was great. Derek walked in tonight and said "I miss living with Anne and Bob, can we rent a room from them?" :) Maybe someday. :) Here are some pics to share in the fun.

The first day. She is so Cute!
Derek's favorite. He thinks it could win a cutest baby contest. I don't know, maybe we're biased! :)
In Napa
GRRRRR!

I love how he's looking at her. I CAN'T WAIT to get me one of those! :)

I took so many I can't decide so I'll just wait and post more later. Hopefully that makes you want to come back! :)

Six Flags..More fun!

What a weekend. It flew by and I can't believe that it's over. But, I'm super glad that today is done and work is over for the next week and a half! Derek's aunt and uncle and their family are vacationing in Cali and we were able to spend the weekend with them. We had tons of fun and were really happy they came. They got here on Sat around lunchtime and we gave a "tour" of our 1 bedroom apartment (exciting, we know) and then we got lunch at In and Out. It's basically a made to order fast food with fries that you watch them make and good burgers (and only burgers). Derek loves it and thinks it a necessasity when coming to Cali. If you come and visit, we'll be sure to take you. We took them on a small tour of San Jose, came back and swam and then went out to dinner. It was so great to be able to have dinner with people! They treated us and we were so thankful!!! Sunday took us to Six Flags. You know......2 flags.....6 flags, more flags, more fun! We heard that commercial ALOT yesterday. I love rollercoasters! We went on all but 2 and we rode 2 twice. One of the ones I didn't go on was called Tony Hawk's Big Spin....as you can tell in the name it spins and I don't do well with spinning. It was a really fun day but really long and draining as well. We got there at 10:30 and left at 8:20. Long day. I slept so well last night and can't wait for tonight! No pics cause we didn't bring our camera but really fun.

1 more day until Anne and Bob and of course, Caroline! Can't wait!

Happy.......?

Happy Birthday Dad......yesterday! I forgot to post this yesterday!

Happy Anniversary Will and Michelle!

2 Weeks Left!

In 2 weeks my favorite family is coming to visit us!!!! I'm SOOOOO SUPER excited?!?! Can you tell? I can't wait to hold my little neice who is not so little anymore! I got to see her roll over on Skype last night and told Derek about it. He was jealous and said that he wanted to see her do it. So tonight we got on, watched, and waited. It took a while but she finally did it! AND, she went from back to stomach to back!!! She'd never done that before and I'm SO happy I got to see one of her "firsts" as I miss basically all of them. (A few tears rolling down my cheeks now) Anyway, it was very exciting and I CAN'T wait to see you guys! Love and miss you so much!!!!

Also, just a quick thanks for looking so good for us! :)